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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 412.25 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 412.25 and 130.65 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 412.25 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/412.25 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 412.25 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 53,859.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,859.81/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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