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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.46, 397.91 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.46, 397.91 and 121.28 is: 181.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.46 : 397.91 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.46/397.91 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.46x = 397.91 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.46x = 48,256.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,256.84/265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.79

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