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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 410.52 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 410.52 and 129.50 is: 193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 410.52 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/410.52 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 410.52 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 53,162.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,162.34/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.97

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