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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.19, 412.66 and 128.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.19, 412.66 and 128.91 is: 193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.19 : 412.66 = 128.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.19/412.66 = 128.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.19x = 412.66 × 128.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.19x = 53,196.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,196.00/275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.31

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