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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 411.91 and 128.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 411.91 and 128.41 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 411.91 = 128.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/411.91 = 128.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 411.91 × 128.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 52,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,892.72/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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