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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.25, 397.88 and 120.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.25, 397.88 and 120.97 is: 181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.25 : 397.88 = 120.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.25/397.88 = 120.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.25x = 397.88 × 120.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.25x = 48,130.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,130.94/265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.46

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