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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.61, 398.18 and 128.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.61, 398.18 and 128.47 is: 192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.61 : 398.18 = 128.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.61/398.18 = 128.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.61x = 398.18 × 128.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.61x = 51,154.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,154.18/265.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.59

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