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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.90, 412.36 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.90, 412.36 and 82.50 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.90 : 412.36 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.90/412.36 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.90x = 412.36 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.90x = 34,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,019.70/274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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