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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.25, 412.88 and 82.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.25, 412.88 and 82.88 is: 124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.25 : 412.88 = 82.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.25/412.88 = 82.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.25x = 412.88 × 82.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.25x = 34,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,217.02/275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.31

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