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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.59, 398.49 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.59, 398.49 and 128.64 is: 193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.59 : 398.49 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.59/398.49 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.59x = 398.49 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.59x = 51,261.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,261.75/265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.01

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