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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.94, 412.42 and 82.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.94, 412.42 and 82.56 is: 123.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.94 : 412.42 = 82.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.94/412.42 = 82.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.94x = 412.42 × 82.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.94x = 34,049.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,049.40/274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.84

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