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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.46, 396.76 and 81.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.46, 396.76 and 81.85 is: 122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.46 : 396.76 = 81.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.46/396.76 = 81.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.46x = 396.76 × 81.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.46x = 32,474.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,474.40/264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.80

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