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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.59, 396.92 and 82.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.59, 396.92 and 82.00 is: 123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.59 : 396.92 = 82.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.59/396.92 = 82.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.59x = 396.92 × 82.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.59x = 32,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,546.65/264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.01

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