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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.86, 412.11 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.86, 412.11 and 128.64 is: 192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.86 : 412.11 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.86/412.11 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.86x = 412.11 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.86x = 53,013.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,013.83/274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.88

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