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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.26, 398.18 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.26, 398.18 and 120.96 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.26 : 398.18 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.26/398.18 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.26x = 398.18 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.26x = 48,163.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,163.85/265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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