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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.67, 397.05 and 82.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.67, 397.05 and 82.03 is: 123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.67 : 397.05 = 82.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.67/397.05 = 82.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.67x = 397.05 × 82.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.67x = 32,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,567.97/264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.05

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