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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.29, 397.93 and 82.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.29, 397.93 and 82.69 is: 124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.29 : 397.93 = 82.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.29/397.93 = 82.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.29x = 397.93 × 82.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.29x = 32,903.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,903.63/265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.03

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