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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.98, 412.56 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.98, 412.56 and 130.62 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.98 : 412.56 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.98/412.56 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.98x = 412.56 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.98x = 53,888.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,888.59/274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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