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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.31, 411.67 and 130.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.31, 411.67 and 130.03 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.31 : 411.67 = 130.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.31/411.67 = 130.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.31x = 411.67 × 130.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.31x = 53,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,530.80/274.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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