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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.09, 397.29 and 128.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.09, 397.29 and 128.11 is: 192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.09 : 397.29 = 128.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.09/397.29 = 128.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.09x = 397.29 × 128.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.09x = 50,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,896.82/265.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.00

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