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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.22, 397.96 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.22, 397.96 and 126.55 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.22 : 397.96 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.22/397.96 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.22x = 397.96 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.22x = 50,362.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,362.49/265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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