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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.71, 411.85 and 128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.71, 411.85 and 128.55 is: 192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.71 : 411.85 = 128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.71/411.85 = 128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.71x = 411.85 × 128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.71x = 52,945.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,945.02/274.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.73

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