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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 399.05 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 399.05 and 137.70 is: 206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 399.05 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/399.05 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 399.05 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 54,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,946.50/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.61

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