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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.33, 398.01 and 82.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.33, 398.01 and 82.75 is: 124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.33 : 398.01 = 82.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.33/398.01 = 82.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.33x = 398.01 × 82.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.33x = 32,933.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,933.57/265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.12

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