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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.94, 398.87 and 83.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.94, 398.87 and 83.29 is: 124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.94 : 398.87 = 83.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.94/398.87 = 83.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.94x = 398.87 × 83.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.94x = 33,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,223.56/265.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.93

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