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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 412.80 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 412.80 and 130.88 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 412.80 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/412.80 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 412.80 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 54,027.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,027.26/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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