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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.79, 398.87 and 121.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.79, 398.87 and 121.61 is: 182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.79 : 398.87 = 121.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.79/398.87 = 121.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.79x = 398.87 × 121.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.79x = 48,507.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507.43/265.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.50

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