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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.45, 398.46 and 128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.45, 398.46 and 128.59 is: 193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.45 : 398.46 = 128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.45/398.46 = 128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.45x = 398.46 × 128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.45x = 51,237.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,237.10/265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.02

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