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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.89, 398.60 and 128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.89, 398.60 and 128.86 is: 193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.89 : 398.60 = 128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.89/398.60 = 128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.89x = 398.60 × 128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.89x = 51,363.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,363.60/265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.18

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