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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 397.92 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 397.92 and 128.28 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 397.92 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/397.92 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 397.92 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 51,045.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,045.18/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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