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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.13, 397.72 and 118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.13, 397.72 and 118.88 is: 178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.13 : 397.72 = 118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.13/397.72 = 118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.13x = 397.72 × 118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.13x = 47,280.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,280.95/265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.33

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