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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.27, 397.80 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.27, 397.80 and 80.12 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.27 : 397.80 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.27/397.80 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.27x = 397.80 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.27x = 31,871.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,871.74/265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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