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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.97, 397.49 and 82.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.97, 397.49 and 82.37 is: 123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.97 : 397.49 = 82.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.97/397.49 = 82.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.97x = 397.49 × 82.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.97x = 32,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,740.06/264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.56

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