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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.98, 397.49 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.98, 397.49 and 82.35 is: 123.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.98 : 397.49 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.98/397.49 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.98x = 397.49 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.98x = 32,732.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,732.89/264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.53

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