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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.89, 399.07 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.89, 399.07 and 135.98 is: 204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.89 : 399.07 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.89/399.07 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.89x = 399.07 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.89x = 54,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,263.54/265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.09

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