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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.88, 412.37 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.88, 412.37 and 89.82 is: 134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.88 : 412.37 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.88/412.37 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.88x = 412.37 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.88x = 37,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,038.62/274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.75

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