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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.78, 398.82 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.78, 398.82 and 121.50 is: 182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.78 : 398.82 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.78/398.82 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.78x = 398.82 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.78x = 48,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,457.09/265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.32

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