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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.55, 398.12 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.55, 398.12 and 135.54 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.55 : 398.12 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.55/398.12 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.55x = 398.12 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.55x = 53,960.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,960.51/265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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