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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.82, 398.75 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.82, 398.75 and 121.50 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.82 : 398.75 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.82/398.75 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.82x = 398.75 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.82x = 48,447.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,447.52/265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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