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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.18, 397.53 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.18, 397.53 and 135.01 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.18 : 397.53 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.18/397.53 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.18x = 397.53 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.18x = 53,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,668.54/265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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