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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.94, 398.87 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.94, 398.87 and 83.30 is: 124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.94 : 398.87 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.94/398.87 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.94x = 398.87 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.94x = 33,225.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,225.87/265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.94

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