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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.68, 411.98 and 82.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.68, 411.98 and 82.26 is: 123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.68 : 411.98 = 82.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.68/411.98 = 82.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.68x = 411.98 × 82.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.68x = 33,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,889.06/274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.38

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