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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.74, 398.47 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.74, 398.47 and 121.38 is: 182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.74 : 398.47 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.74/398.47 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.74x = 398.47 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.74x = 48,366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,366.29/265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.01

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