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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 397.84 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 397.84 and 121.44 is: 181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 397.84 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/397.84 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 397.84 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 48,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,313.69/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.90

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