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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.19, 412.80 and 82.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.19, 412.80 and 82.82 is: 124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.19 : 412.80 = 82.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.19/412.80 = 82.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.19x = 412.80 × 82.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.19x = 34,185.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,185.62/275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.23

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