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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.16, 397.84 and 120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.16, 397.84 and 120.98 is: 181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.16 : 397.84 = 120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.16/397.84 = 120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.16x = 397.84 × 120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.16x = 48,130.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,130.68/265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.52

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