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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.26, 397.27 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.26, 397.27 and 128.40 is: 192.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.26 : 397.27 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.26/397.27 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.26x = 397.27 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.26x = 51,009.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,009.47/265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.30

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