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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.84, 397.07 and 82.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.84, 397.07 and 82.13 is: 123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.84 : 397.07 = 82.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.84/397.07 = 82.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.84x = 397.07 × 82.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.84x = 32,611.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,611.36/264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.14

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