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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 412.20 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 412.20 and 130.78 is: 196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 412.20 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/412.20 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 412.20 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 53,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,907.52/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.06

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