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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.25, 397.55 and 120.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.25, 397.55 and 120.67 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.25 : 397.55 = 120.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.25/397.55 = 120.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.25x = 397.55 × 120.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.25x = 47,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,971.67/265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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