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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 398.37 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 398.37 and 121.34 is: 182.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 398.37 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/398.37 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 398.37 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 48,338.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,338.22/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.05

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