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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.81, 412.50 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.81, 412.50 and 130.63 is: 196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.81 : 412.50 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.81/412.50 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.81x = 412.50 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.81x = 53,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,884.88/274.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.08

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