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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 412.11 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 412.11 and 130.56 is: 195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 412.11 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/412.11 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 412.11 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 53,805.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,805.08/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.84

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