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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.86, 397.26 and 82.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.86, 397.26 and 82.28 is: 123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.86 : 397.26 = 82.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.86/397.26 = 82.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.86x = 397.26 × 82.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.86x = 32,686.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,686.55/264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.41

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