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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.37, 397.94 and 82.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.37, 397.94 and 82.67 is: 123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.37 : 397.94 = 82.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.37/397.94 = 82.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.37x = 397.94 × 82.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.37x = 32,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,895.30/265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.96

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