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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.94, 398.72 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.94, 398.72 and 121.58 is: 182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.94 : 398.72 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.94/398.72 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.94x = 398.72 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.94x = 48,476.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,476.38/265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.28

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