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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 397.62 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 397.62 and 128.25 is: 192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 397.62 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/397.62 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 397.62 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 50,994.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,994.77/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.29

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