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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.31, 397.94 and 119.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.31, 397.94 and 119.05 is: 178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.31 : 397.94 = 119.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.31/397.94 = 119.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.31x = 397.94 × 119.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.31x = 47,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,374.76/265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.56

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