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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.21, 411.31 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.21, 411.31 and 81.97 is: 122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.21 : 411.31 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.21/411.31 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.21x = 411.31 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.21x = 33,713.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,713.02/274.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.95

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