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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 398.18 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 398.18 and 124.80 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 398.18 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/398.18 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 398.18 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 49,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,692.86/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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