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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 398.61 and 83.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 398.61 and 83.15 is: 124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 398.61 = 83.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/398.61 = 83.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 398.61 × 83.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 33,142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,142.43/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.72

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