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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 397.59 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 397.59 and 120.81 is: 181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 397.59 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/397.59 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 397.59 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 48,032.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,032.85/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.12

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