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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 397.86 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 397.86 and 121.02 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 397.86 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/397.86 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 397.86 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 48,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,147.03/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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