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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 412.16 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 412.16 and 130.56 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 412.16 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/412.16 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 412.16 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 53,811.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,811.61/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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