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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.03, 397.41 and 120.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.03, 397.41 and 120.63 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.03 : 397.41 = 120.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.03/397.41 = 120.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.03x = 397.41 × 120.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.03x = 47,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,937.58/265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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