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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.82, 398.73 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.82, 398.73 and 83.22 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.82 : 398.73 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.82/398.73 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.82x = 398.73 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.82x = 33,182.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,182.01/265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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