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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.84, 398.76 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.84, 398.76 and 137.50 is: 206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.84 : 398.76 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.84/398.76 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.84x = 398.76 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.84x = 54,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,829.50/265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.25

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