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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 397.88 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 397.88 and 135.27 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 397.88 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/397.88 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 397.88 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 53,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,820.55/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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