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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 398.28 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 398.28 and 128.68 is: 193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 398.28 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/398.28 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 398.28 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 51,250.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,250.67/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.05

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