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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 397.32 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 397.32 and 128.08 is: 192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 397.32 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/397.32 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 397.32 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 50,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,888.75/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.03

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