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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 396.95 and 82.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 396.95 and 82.05 is: 123.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 396.95 = 82.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/396.95 = 82.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 396.95 × 82.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 32,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,567.85/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.03

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