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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 398.10 and 119.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 398.10 and 119.30 is: 178.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 398.10 = 119.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/398.10 = 119.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 398.10 × 119.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 47,491.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,491.34/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.88

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