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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 412.54 and 82.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 412.54 and 82.66 is: 123.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 412.54 = 82.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/412.54 = 82.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 412.54 × 82.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 34,100.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,100.56/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.98

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