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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.39, 397.36 and 136.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.39, 397.36 and 136.87 is: 204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.39 : 397.36 = 136.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.39/397.36 = 136.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.39x = 397.36 × 136.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.39x = 54,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,385.84/265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.93

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