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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 412.93 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 412.93 and 129.03 is: 193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 412.93 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/412.93 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 412.93 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 53,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,280.36/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.40

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