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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 398.34 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 398.34 and 121.24 is: 181.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 398.34 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/398.34 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 398.34 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 48,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,294.74/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.83

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