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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.35, 411.20 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.35, 411.20 and 129.99 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.35 : 411.20 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.35/411.20 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.35x = 411.20 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.35x = 53,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,451.24/274.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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