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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.38, 398.02 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.38, 398.02 and 119.18 is: 178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.38 : 398.02 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.38/398.02 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.38x = 398.02 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.38x = 47,436.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,436.02/265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.75

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