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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.14, 411.31 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.14, 411.31 and 127.96 is: 191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.14 : 411.31 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.14/411.31 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.14x = 411.31 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.14x = 52,631.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,631.23/274.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.99

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