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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.57, 398.37 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.57, 398.37 and 121.27 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.57 : 398.37 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.57/398.37 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.57x = 398.37 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.57x = 48,310.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,310.33/265.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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