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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.21, 398.10 and 120.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.21, 398.10 and 120.91 is: 181.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.21 : 398.10 = 120.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.21/398.10 = 120.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.21x = 398.10 × 120.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.21x = 48,134.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,134.27/265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.49

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