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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 397.60 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 397.60 and 120.76 is: 181.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 397.60 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/397.60 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 397.60 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 48,014.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,014.18/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.09

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