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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 398.80 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 398.80 and 137.52 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 398.80 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/398.80 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 398.80 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 54,842.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,842.98/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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