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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 411.21 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 411.21 and 130.14 is: 195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 411.21 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/411.21 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 411.21 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 53,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,514.87/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.08

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