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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.98, 398.98 and 121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.98, 398.98 and 121.62 is: 182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.98 : 398.98 = 121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.98/398.98 = 121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.98x = 398.98 × 121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.98x = 48,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,523.95/265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.43

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