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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 398.23 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 398.23 and 119.07 is: 178.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 398.23 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/398.23 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 398.23 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 47,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,418.74/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.61

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