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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.25, 397.85 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.25, 397.85 and 82.59 is: 123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.25 : 397.85 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.25/397.85 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.25x = 397.85 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.25x = 32,860.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,860.23/265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.88

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