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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.40, 398.15 and 82.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.40, 398.15 and 82.79 is: 124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.40 : 398.15 = 82.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.40/398.15 = 82.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.40x = 398.15 × 82.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.40x = 32,962.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,962.42/265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.20

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