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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.42, 398.11 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.42, 398.11 and 119.18 is: 178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.42 : 398.11 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.42/398.11 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.42x = 398.11 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.42x = 47,446.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,446.75/265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.76

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