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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.93, 398.48 and 128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.93, 398.48 and 128.83 is: 193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.93 : 398.48 = 128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.93/398.48 = 128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.93x = 398.48 × 128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.93x = 51,336.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,336.18/265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.04

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