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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 411.93 and 82.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 411.93 and 82.28 is: 123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 411.93 = 82.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/411.93 = 82.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 411.93 × 82.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 33,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,893.60/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.38

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