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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 397.70 and 120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 397.70 and 120.75 is: 180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 397.70 = 120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/397.70 = 120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 397.70 × 120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 48,021.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,021.67/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.99

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