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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 398.73 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 398.73 and 121.43 is: 182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 398.73 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/398.73 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 398.73 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 48,417.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,417.78/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.21

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