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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 398.02 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 398.02 and 128.64 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 398.02 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/398.02 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 398.02 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 51,201.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,201.29/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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