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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.67, 398.54 and 83.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.67, 398.54 and 83.07 is: 124.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.67 : 398.54 = 83.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.67/398.54 = 83.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.67x = 398.54 × 83.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.67x = 33,106.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,106.30/265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.62

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