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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.10, 397.66 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.10, 397.66 and 82.50 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.10 : 397.66 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.10/397.66 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.10x = 397.66 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.10x = 32,806.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,806.95/265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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