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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.80, 398.74 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.80, 398.74 and 121.52 is: 182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.80 : 398.74 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.80/398.74 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.80x = 398.74 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.80x = 48,454.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,454.88/265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.30

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