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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 397.76 and 120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 397.76 and 120.86 is: 181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 397.76 = 120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/397.76 = 120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 397.76 × 120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 48,073.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,073.27/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.22

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