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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.13, 411.38 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.13, 411.38 and 129.86 is: 194.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.13 : 411.38 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.13/411.38 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.13x = 411.38 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.13x = 53,419.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,419.10/274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.87

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