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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.54, 398.34 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.54, 398.34 and 135.58 is: 203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.54 : 398.34 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.54/398.34 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.54x = 398.34 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.54x = 54,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,006.94/265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.39

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