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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 397.85 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 397.85 and 121.14 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 397.85 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/397.85 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 397.85 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 48,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,194.94/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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