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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.96, 398.93 and 83.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.96, 398.93 and 83.35 is: 125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.96 : 398.93 = 83.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.96/398.93 = 83.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.96x = 398.93 × 83.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.96x = 33,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,250.82/265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.02

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