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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 410.81 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 410.81 and 130.06 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 410.81 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/410.81 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 410.81 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 53,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,429.95/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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