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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 397.78 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 397.78 and 128.22 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 397.78 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/397.78 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 397.78 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 51,001.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,001.54/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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