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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.24, 397.34 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.24, 397.34 and 134.92 is: 202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.24 : 397.34 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.24/397.34 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.24x = 397.34 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.24x = 53,609.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,609.11/265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.12

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