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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 398.70 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 398.70 and 83.16 is: 124.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 398.70 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/398.70 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 398.70 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 33,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,157.34/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.77

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