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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.51, 398.39 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.51, 398.39 and 121.27 is: 181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.51 : 398.39 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.51/398.39 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.51x = 398.39 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.51x = 48,312.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,312.76/265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.96

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