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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.95, 412.29 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.95, 412.29 and 130.50 is: 195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.95 : 412.29 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.95/412.29 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.95x = 412.29 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.95x = 53,803.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,803.85/274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.69

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