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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 398.11 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 398.11 and 119.15 is: 178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 398.11 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/398.11 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 398.11 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 47,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,434.81/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.70

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