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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.98, 398.96 and 83.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.98, 398.96 and 83.37 is: 125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.98 : 398.96 = 83.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.98/398.96 = 83.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.98x = 398.96 × 83.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.98x = 33,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,261.30/265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.05

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