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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.29, 398.03 and 119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.29, 398.03 and 119.03 is: 178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.29 : 398.03 = 119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.29/398.03 = 119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.29x = 398.03 × 119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.29x = 47,377.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,377.51/265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.59

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