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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 398.91 and 135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 398.91 and 135.89 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 398.91 = 135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/398.91 = 135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 398.91 × 135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 54,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,205.89/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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