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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 398.07 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 398.07 and 135.54 is: 203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 398.07 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/398.07 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 398.07 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 53,954.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,954.41/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.22

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