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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.70, 397.97 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.70, 397.97 and 135.47 is: 202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.70 : 397.97 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.70/397.97 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.70x = 397.97 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.70x = 53,913.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,913.31/265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.91

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