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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.17, 410.90 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.17, 410.90 and 129.54 is: 194.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.17 : 410.90 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.17/410.90 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.17x = 410.90 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.17x = 53,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,227.34/274.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.14

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