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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 398.50 and 121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 398.50 and 121.45 is: 182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 398.50 = 121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/398.50 = 121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 398.50 × 121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 48,397.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,397.83/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.13

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