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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.12, 397.76 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.12, 397.76 and 118.85 is: 178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.12 : 397.76 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.12/397.76 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.12x = 397.76 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.12x = 47,273.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,273.78/265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.31

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