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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.41, 397.96 and 120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.41, 397.96 and 120.99 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.41 : 397.96 = 120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.41/397.96 = 120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.41x = 397.96 × 120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.41x = 48,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,146.89/265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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