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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 397.71 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 397.71 and 128.43 is: 192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 397.71 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/397.71 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 397.71 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 51,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,077.90/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.51

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