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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 398.25 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 398.25 and 121.20 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 398.25 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/398.25 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 398.25 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 48,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,267.90/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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