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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 398.04 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 398.04 and 119.20 is: 178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 398.04 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/398.04 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 398.04 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 47,446.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,446.37/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.64

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