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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.74, 397.12 and 82.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.74, 397.12 and 82.13 is: 123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.74 : 397.12 = 82.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.74/397.12 = 82.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.74x = 397.12 × 82.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.74x = 32,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,616.25/264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.20

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