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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.93, 398.91 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.93, 398.91 and 129.09 is: 193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.93 : 398.91 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.93/398.91 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.93x = 398.91 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.93x = 51,497.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,497.27/265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.65

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