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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 397.70 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 397.70 and 128.16 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 397.70 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/397.70 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 397.70 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 50,969.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,969.07/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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