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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.46, 397.79 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.46, 397.79 and 135.27 is: 202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.46 : 397.79 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.46/397.79 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.46x = 397.79 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.46x = 53,806.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,806.39/265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.69

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