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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 412.86 and 82.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 412.86 and 82.91 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 412.86 = 82.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/412.86 = 82.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 412.86 × 82.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 34,230.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,230.22/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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