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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 411.55 and 81.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 411.55 and 81.94 is: 122.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 411.55 = 81.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/411.55 = 81.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 411.55 × 81.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 33,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,722.41/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.93

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