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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.77, 412.20 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.77, 412.20 and 82.44 is: 123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.77 : 412.20 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.77/412.20 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.77x = 412.20 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.77x = 33,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,981.77/274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.67

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