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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 412.68 and 82.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 412.68 and 82.76 is: 124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 412.68 = 82.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/412.68 = 82.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 412.68 × 82.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 34,153.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,153.40/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.10

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