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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 398.56 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 398.56 and 121.32 is: 182.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 398.56 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/398.56 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 398.56 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 48,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,353.30/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.05

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