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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.13, 397.58 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.13, 397.58 and 126.35 is: 189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.13 : 397.58 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.13/397.58 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.13x = 397.58 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.13x = 50,233.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,233.81/265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.47

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