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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.48, 411.64 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.48, 411.64 and 130.08 is: 195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.48 : 411.64 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.48/411.64 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.48x = 411.64 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.48x = 53,546.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,546.13/274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.08

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