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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.05, 397.45 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.05, 397.45 and 120.68 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.05 : 397.45 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.05/397.45 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.05x = 397.45 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.05x = 47,964.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,964.27/265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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