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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.06, 397.44 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.06, 397.44 and 82.40 is: 123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.06 : 397.44 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.06/397.44 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.06x = 397.44 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.06x = 32,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,750.05/265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.56

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