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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.38, 398.04 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.38, 398.04 and 135.32 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.38 : 398.04 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.38/398.04 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.38x = 398.04 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.38x = 53,862.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,862.77/265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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