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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.23, 397.62 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.23, 397.62 and 135.07 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.23 : 397.62 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.23/397.62 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.23x = 397.62 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.23x = 53,705.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,705.54/265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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