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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.81, 398.72 and 128.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.81, 398.72 and 128.97 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.81 : 398.72 = 128.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.81/398.72 = 128.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.81x = 398.72 × 128.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.81x = 51,422.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,422.92/265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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