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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.96, 397.52 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.96, 397.52 and 128.08 is: 192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.96 : 397.52 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.96/397.52 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.96x = 397.52 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.96x = 50,914.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,914.36/264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.16

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