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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.21, 412.51 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.21, 412.51 and 130.63 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.21 : 412.51 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.21/412.51 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.21x = 412.51 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.21x = 53,883.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,883.79/275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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