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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.35, 398.12 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.35, 398.12 and 128.38 is: 192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.35 : 398.12 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.35/398.12 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.35x = 398.12 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.35x = 51,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,112.45/265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.62

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