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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.46, 411.69 and 82.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.46, 411.69 and 82.09 is: 123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.46 : 411.69 = 82.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.46/411.69 = 82.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.46x = 411.69 × 82.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.46x = 33,793.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,793.57/274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.13

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