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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.42, 397.97 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.42, 397.97 and 121.14 is: 181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.42 : 397.97 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.42/397.97 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.42x = 397.97 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.42x = 48,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,210.39/265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.64

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