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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 397.46 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 397.46 and 128.04 is: 191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 397.46 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/397.46 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 397.46 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 50,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,890.78/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.84

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