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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.91, 398.79 and 83.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.91, 398.79 and 83.21 is: 124.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.91 : 398.79 = 83.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.91/398.79 = 83.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.91x = 398.79 × 83.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.91x = 33,181.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,181.32/265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.79

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