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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.60, 411.72 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.60, 411.72 and 128.28 is: 192.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.60 : 411.72 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.60/411.72 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.60x = 411.72 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.60x = 52,815.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,815.44/274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.34

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