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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.70, 397.83 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.70, 397.83 and 137.18 is: 205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.70 : 397.83 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.70/397.83 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.70x = 397.83 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.70x = 54,574.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,574.32/265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.40

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