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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.41, 411.62 and 82.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.41, 411.62 and 82.04 is: 123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.41 : 411.62 = 82.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.41/411.62 = 82.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.41x = 411.62 × 82.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.41x = 33,766.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,766.84/274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.05

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