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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.25, 397.91 and 135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.25, 397.91 and 135.35 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.25 : 397.91 = 135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.25/397.91 = 135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.25x = 397.91 × 135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.25x = 53,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,856.96/265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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