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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 397.66 and 82.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 397.66 and 82.61 is: 123.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 397.66 = 82.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/397.66 = 82.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 397.66 × 82.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 32,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,850.69/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.87

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