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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.18, 397.86 and 82.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.18, 397.86 and 82.63 is: 123.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.18 : 397.86 = 82.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.18/397.86 = 82.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.18x = 397.86 × 82.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.18x = 32,875.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,875.17/265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.97

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