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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.98, 398.96 and 83.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.98, 398.96 and 83.38 is: 125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.98 : 398.96 = 83.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.98/398.96 = 83.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.98x = 398.96 × 83.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.98x = 33,265.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,265.28/265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.07

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