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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.44, 398.22 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.44, 398.22 and 82.83 is: 124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.44 : 398.22 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.44/398.22 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.44x = 398.22 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.44x = 32,984.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,984.56/265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.26

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