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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 412.40 and 128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 412.40 and 128.83 is: 193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 412.40 = 128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/412.40 = 128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 412.40 × 128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 53,128.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,128.78/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.03

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