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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.83, 398.81 and 83.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.83, 398.81 and 83.21 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.83 : 398.81 = 83.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.83/398.81 = 83.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.83x = 398.81 × 83.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.83x = 33,182.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,182.57/265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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