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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.71, 398.24 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.71, 398.24 and 135.81 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.71 : 398.24 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.71/398.24 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.71x = 398.24 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.71x = 54,084.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,084.30/265.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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