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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.81, 398.62 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.81, 398.62 and 83.22 is: 124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.81 : 398.62 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.81/398.62 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.81x = 398.62 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.81x = 33,173.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,173.16/265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.80

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