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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 412.75 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 412.75 and 130.85 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 412.75 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/412.75 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 412.75 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 54,007.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,007.25/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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