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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 412.95 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 412.95 and 130.98 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 412.95 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/412.95 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 412.95 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 54,090.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,090.23/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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