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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.22, 397.87 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.22, 397.87 and 82.62 is: 123.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.22 : 397.87 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.22/397.87 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.22x = 397.87 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.22x = 32,870.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,870.61/265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.94

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