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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.42, 397.77 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.42, 397.77 and 120.80 is: 181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.42 : 397.77 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.42/397.77 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.42x = 397.77 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.42x = 48,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,050.62/265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.04

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