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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.19, 412.79 and 82.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.19, 412.79 and 82.81 is: 124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.19 : 412.79 = 82.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.19/412.79 = 82.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.19x = 412.79 × 82.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.19x = 34,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,183.14/275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.22

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