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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.35, 411.52 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.35, 411.52 and 81.97 is: 122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.35 : 411.52 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.35/411.52 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.35x = 411.52 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.35x = 33,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,731.88/274.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.95

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