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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 398.46 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 398.46 and 137.56 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 398.46 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/398.46 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 398.46 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 54,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,812.16/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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