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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.21, 397.84 and 82.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.21, 397.84 and 82.56 is: 123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.21 : 397.84 = 82.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.21/397.84 = 82.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.21x = 397.84 × 82.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.21x = 32,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,845.67/265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.85

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