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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 413.28 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 413.28 and 127.26 is: 190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 413.28 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/413.28 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 413.28 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 52,594.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,594.01/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.89

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