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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 412.98 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 412.98 and 129.15 is: 193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 412.98 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/412.98 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 412.98 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 53,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,334.30/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.58

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