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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.39, 398.03 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.39, 398.03 and 135.25 is: 202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.39 : 398.03 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.39/398.03 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.39x = 398.03 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.39x = 53,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,832.88/265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.84

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