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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 397.49 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 397.49 and 135.10 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 397.49 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/397.49 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 397.49 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 53,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,701.55/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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