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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 397.95 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 397.95 and 128.54 is: 192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 397.95 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/397.95 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 397.95 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 51,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,152.49/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.61

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