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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.98, 398.61 and 128.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.98, 398.61 and 128.75 is: 192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.98 : 398.61 = 128.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.98/398.61 = 128.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.98x = 398.61 × 128.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.98x = 51,320.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,320.54/265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.95

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