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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.49, 398.02 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.49, 398.02 and 121.11 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.49 : 398.02 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.49/398.02 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.49x = 398.02 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.49x = 48,204.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,204.20/265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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