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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.55, 398.39 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.55, 398.39 and 128.66 is: 193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.55 : 398.39 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.55/398.39 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.55x = 398.39 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.55x = 51,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,254.22/265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.02

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