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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.75, 398.78 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.75, 398.78 and 121.47 is: 182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.75 : 398.78 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.75/398.78 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.75x = 398.78 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.75x = 48,439.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,439.81/265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.28

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