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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.46, 398.26 and 82.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.46, 398.26 and 82.85 is: 124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.46 : 398.26 = 82.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.46/398.26 = 82.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.46x = 398.26 × 82.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.46x = 32,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,995.84/265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.30

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