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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.27, 412.96 and 82.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.27, 412.96 and 82.88 is: 124.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.27 : 412.96 = 82.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.27/412.96 = 82.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.27x = 412.96 × 82.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.27x = 34,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,223.85/275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.33

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