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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.88, 398.53 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.88, 398.53 and 128.74 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.88 : 398.53 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.88/398.53 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.88x = 398.53 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.88x = 51,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,304.12/265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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