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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.87, 411.94 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.87, 411.94 and 130.33 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.87 : 411.94 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.87/411.94 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.87x = 411.94 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.87x = 53,688.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,688.14/274.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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