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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.75, 398.30 and 128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.75, 398.30 and 128.77 is: 192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.75 : 398.30 = 128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.75/398.30 = 128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.75x = 398.30 × 128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.75x = 51,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,287.45/265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.99

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