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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.71, 398.56 and 83.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.71, 398.56 and 83.10 is: 124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.71 : 398.56 = 83.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.71/398.56 = 83.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.71x = 398.56 × 83.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.71x = 33,120.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,120.13/265.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.65

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