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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 397.43 and 127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 397.43 and 127.95 is: 191.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 397.43 = 127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/397.43 = 127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 397.43 × 127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 50,851.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,851.49/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.76

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