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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.23, 397.71 and 82.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.23, 397.71 and 82.58 is: 123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.23 : 397.71 = 82.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.23/397.71 = 82.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.23x = 397.71 × 82.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.23x = 32,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,842.89/265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.83

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