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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.98, 412.56 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.98, 412.56 and 126.93 is: 190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.98 : 412.56 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.98/412.56 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.98x = 412.56 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.98x = 52,366.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,366.24/274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.44

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