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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.61, 398.39 and 119.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.61, 398.39 and 119.37 is: 179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.61 : 398.39 = 119.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.61/398.39 = 119.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.61x = 398.39 × 119.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.61x = 47,556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,556.71/265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.05

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