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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.13, 411.26 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.13, 411.26 and 81.75 is: 122.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.13 : 411.26 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.13/411.26 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.13x = 411.26 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.13x = 33,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,620.10/274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.65

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