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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 397.92 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 397.92 and 121.01 is: 181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 397.92 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/397.92 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 397.92 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 48,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,152.30/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.58

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