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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 397.87 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 397.87 and 128.16 is: 192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 397.87 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/397.87 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 397.87 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 50,990.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,990.70/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.28

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