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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.78, 398.93 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.78, 398.93 and 119.61 is: 179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.78 : 398.93 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.78/398.93 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.78x = 398.93 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.78x = 47,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,715.42/265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.53

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