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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.62, 396.79 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.62, 396.79 and 81.97 is: 122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.62 : 396.79 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.62/396.79 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.62x = 396.79 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.62x = 32,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,524.88/264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.91

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