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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 412.28 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 412.28 and 82.46 is: 123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 412.28 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/412.28 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 412.28 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 33,996.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,996.61/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.70

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