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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 398.52 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 398.52 and 121.30 is: 181.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 398.52 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/398.52 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 398.52 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 48,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,340.48/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.79

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