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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.51, 398.33 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.51, 398.33 and 135.55 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.51 : 398.33 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.51/398.33 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.51x = 398.33 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.51x = 53,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,993.63/265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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