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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 412.20 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 412.20 and 128.48 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 412.20 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/412.20 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 412.20 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 52,960.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,960.00/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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