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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 411.78 and 128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 411.78 and 128.59 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 411.78 = 128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/411.78 = 128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 411.78 × 128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 52,950.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,950.79/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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