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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 397.92 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 397.92 and 118.98 is: 178.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 397.92 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/397.92 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 397.92 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 47,344.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,344.52/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.44

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