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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.86, 398.80 and 80.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.86, 398.80 and 80.77 is: 121.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.86 : 398.80 = 80.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.86/398.80 = 80.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.86x = 398.80 × 80.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.86x = 32,209.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,209.78/265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.15

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