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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.43, 397.95 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.43, 397.95 and 128.34 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.43 : 397.95 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.43/397.95 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.43x = 397.95 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.43x = 51,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,072.42/265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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