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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 412.25 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 412.25 and 82.59 is: 123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 412.25 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/412.25 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 412.25 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 34,047.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,047.73/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.89

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