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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.66, 412.12 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.66, 412.12 and 130.38 is: 195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.66 : 412.12 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.66/412.12 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.66x = 412.12 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.66x = 53,732.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,732.21/274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.63

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