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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.69, 398.18 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.69, 398.18 and 119.43 is: 178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.69 : 398.18 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.69/398.18 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.69x = 398.18 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.69x = 47,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,554.94/265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.99

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