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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.04, 397.34 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.04, 397.34 and 128.14 is: 192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.04 : 397.34 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.04/397.34 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.04x = 397.34 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.04x = 50,915.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,915.15/265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.10

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