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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 398.03 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 398.03 and 121.05 is: 181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 398.03 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/398.03 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 398.03 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 48,180.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,180.93/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.60

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