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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.03, 397.46 and 82.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.03, 397.46 and 82.42 is: 123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.03 : 397.46 = 82.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.03/397.46 = 82.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.03x = 397.46 × 82.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.03x = 32,757.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,757.87/265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.60

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