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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.63, 398.22 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.63, 398.22 and 135.55 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.63 : 398.22 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.63/398.22 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.63x = 398.22 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.63x = 53,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,977.59/265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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