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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.03, 397.51 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.03, 397.51 and 126.18 is: 189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.03 : 397.51 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.03/397.51 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.03x = 397.51 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.03x = 50,157.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,157.81/265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.25

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