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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.22, 397.50 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.22, 397.50 and 126.24 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.22 : 397.50 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.22/397.50 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.22x = 397.50 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.22x = 50,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,180.40/265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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