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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.80, 398.95 and 135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.80, 398.95 and 135.89 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.80 : 398.95 = 135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.80/398.95 = 135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.80x = 398.95 × 135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.80x = 54,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,213.32/265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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