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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.21, 398.05 and 128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.21, 398.05 and 128.45 is: 192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.21 : 398.05 = 128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.21/398.05 = 128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.21x = 398.05 × 128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.21x = 51,130.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,130.20/265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.79

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