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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.37, 397.74 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.37, 397.74 and 128.22 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.37 : 397.74 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.37/397.74 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.37x = 397.74 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.37x = 50,998.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,998.22/265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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