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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.37, 398.13 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.37, 398.13 and 135.29 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.37 : 398.13 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.37/398.13 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.37x = 398.13 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.37x = 53,863.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,863.01/265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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