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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.30, 398.01 and 128.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.30, 398.01 and 128.41 is: 192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.30 : 398.01 = 128.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.30/398.01 = 128.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.30x = 398.01 × 128.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.30x = 51,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,108.46/265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.64

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