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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 412.02 and 82.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 412.02 and 82.34 is: 123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 412.02 = 82.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/412.02 = 82.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 412.02 × 82.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 33,925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,925.73/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.49

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