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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 398.37 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 398.37 and 119.25 is: 178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 398.37 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/398.37 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 398.37 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 47,505.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,505.62/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.97

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