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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.31, 397.77 and 82.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.31, 397.77 and 82.60 is: 123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.31 : 397.77 = 82.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.31/397.77 = 82.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.31x = 397.77 × 82.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.31x = 32,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,854.50/265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.83

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