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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.63, 398.41 and 121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.63, 398.41 and 121.31 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.63 : 398.41 = 121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.63/398.41 = 121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.63x = 398.41 × 121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.63x = 48,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,331.81/265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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