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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.04, 397.56 and 82.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.04, 397.56 and 82.45 is: 123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.04 : 397.56 = 82.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.04/397.56 = 82.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.04x = 397.56 × 82.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.04x = 32,778.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,778.82/265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.68

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