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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 397.95 and 82.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 397.95 and 82.68 is: 124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 397.95 = 82.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/397.95 = 82.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 397.95 × 82.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 32,902.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,902.51/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.03

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