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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.82, 398.72 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.82, 398.72 and 121.64 is: 182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.82 : 398.72 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.82/398.72 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.82x = 398.72 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.82x = 48,500.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,500.30/265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.46

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