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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.36, 411.06 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.36, 411.06 and 129.88 is: 194.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.36 : 411.06 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.36/411.06 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.36x = 411.06 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.36x = 53,388.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,388.47/274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.59

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