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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 398.05 and 128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 398.05 and 128.27 is: 192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 398.05 = 128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/398.05 = 128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 398.05 × 128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 51,057.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,057.87/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.42

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