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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.41, 412.88 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.41, 412.88 and 129.08 is: 193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.41 : 412.88 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.41/412.88 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.41x = 412.88 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.41x = 53,293.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,293.91/275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.51

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