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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.90, 398.50 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.90, 398.50 and 129 is: 193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.90 : 398.50 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.90/398.50 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.90x = 398.50 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.90x = 51,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,406.50/265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.33

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