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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 398.68 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 398.68 and 135.84 is: 203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 398.68 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/398.68 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 398.68 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 54,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,156.69/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.78

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