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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.26, 398.28 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.26, 398.28 and 128.34 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.26 : 398.28 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.26/398.28 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.26x = 398.28 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.26x = 51,115.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,115.26/265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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