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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 398.55 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 398.55 and 137.42 is: 206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 398.55 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/398.55 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 398.55 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 54,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,768.74/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.22

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