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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.18, 411.54 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.18, 411.54 and 130 is: 195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.18 : 411.54 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.18/411.54 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.18x = 411.54 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.18x = 53,500.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,500.20/274.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.13

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