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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 397.75 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 397.75 and 128.43 is: 192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 397.75 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/397.75 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 397.75 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 51,083.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,083.03/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.42

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