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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.02, 397.52 and 120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.02, 397.52 and 120.73 is: 181.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.02 : 397.52 = 120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.02/397.52 = 120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.02x = 397.52 × 120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.02x = 47,992.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,992.59/265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.09

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