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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.88, 398.93 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.88, 398.93 and 135.95 is: 203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.88 : 398.93 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.88/398.93 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.88x = 398.93 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.88x = 54,231.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,231.86/265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.97

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