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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.98, 399.06 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.98, 399.06 and 128.94 is: 193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.98 : 399.06 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.98/399.06 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.98x = 399.06 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.98x = 51,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,454.80/265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.45

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