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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 398.75 and 135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 398.75 and 135.85 is: 203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 398.75 = 135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/398.75 = 135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 398.75 × 135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 54,170.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,170.19/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.86

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