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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.48, 398.30 and 128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.48, 398.30 and 128.60 is: 192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.48 : 398.30 = 128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.48/398.30 = 128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.48x = 398.30 × 128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.48x = 51,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,221.38/265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.94

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