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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 412.46 and 128.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 412.46 and 128.75 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 412.46 = 128.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/412.46 = 128.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 412.46 × 128.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 53,104.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,104.23/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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