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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.67, 398.25 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.67, 398.25 and 126.75 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.67 : 398.25 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.67/398.25 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.67x = 398.25 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.67x = 50,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,479.68/265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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