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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.43, 412.91 and 129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.43, 412.91 and 129.10 is: 193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.43 : 412.91 = 129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.43/412.91 = 129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.43x = 412.91 × 129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.43x = 53,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,307.52/275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.55

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