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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.75, 397.09 and 82.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.75, 397.09 and 82.14 is: 123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.75 : 397.09 = 82.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.75/397.09 = 82.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.75x = 397.09 × 82.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.75x = 32,616.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,616.97/264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.20

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