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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.52, 398.19 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.52, 398.19 and 82.86 is: 124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.52 : 398.19 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.52/398.19 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.52x = 398.19 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.52x = 32,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,994.02/265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.26

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