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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.53, 397.65 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.53, 397.65 and 128.13 is: 191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.53 : 397.65 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.53/397.65 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.53x = 397.65 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.53x = 50,950.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,950.89/265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.88

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