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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.49, 398.09 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.49, 398.09 and 121.13 is: 181.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.49 : 398.09 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.49/398.09 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.49x = 398.09 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.49x = 48,218.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,218.05/265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.62

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