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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.38, 397.44 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.38, 397.44 and 128.22 is: 192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.38 : 397.44 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.38/397.44 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.38x = 397.44 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.38x = 50,959.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,959.76/265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.03

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