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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.63, 412.13 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.63, 412.13 and 130.39 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.63 : 412.13 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.63/412.13 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.63x = 412.13 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.63x = 53,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,737.63/274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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