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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 412.76 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 412.76 and 130.96 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 412.76 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/412.76 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 412.76 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 54,055.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,055.05/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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