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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 397.79 and 72.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 397.79 and 72.82 is: 109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 397.79 = 72.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/397.79 = 72.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 397.79 × 72.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 28,964.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,964.71/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.22

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