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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.65, 397.02 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.65, 397.02 and 82.06 is: 123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.65 : 397.02 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.65/397.02 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.65x = 397.02 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.65x = 32,579.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,579.26/264.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.10

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