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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.01, 397.54 and 82.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.01, 397.54 and 82.35 is: 123.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.01 : 397.54 = 82.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.01/397.54 = 82.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.01x = 397.54 × 82.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.01x = 32,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,738.81/265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.54

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