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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.90, 398.72 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.90, 398.72 and 133.98 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.90 : 398.72 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.90/398.72 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.90x = 398.72 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.90x = 53,420.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,420.51/265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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