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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.01, 412.23 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.01, 412.23 and 130.62 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.01 : 412.23 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.01/412.23 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.01x = 412.23 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.01x = 53,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,845.48/275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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