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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.65, 397.20 and 125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.65, 397.20 and 125.99 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.65 : 397.20 = 125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.65/397.20 = 125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.65x = 397.20 × 125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.65x = 50,044.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,044.61/264.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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