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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.80, 397.24 and 128.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.80, 397.24 and 128.00 is: 192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.80 : 397.24 = 128.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.80/397.24 = 128.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.80x = 397.24 × 128.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.80x = 50,847.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,847.39/264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.03

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