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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.55, 397.79 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.55, 397.79 and 135.17 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.55 : 397.79 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.55/397.79 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.55x = 397.79 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.55x = 53,768.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,768.66/265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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