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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 398.34 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 398.34 and 128.61 is: 192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 398.34 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/398.34 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 398.34 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 51,230.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,230.51/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.80

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