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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.54, 413.34 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.54, 413.34 and 129.28 is: 193.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.54 : 413.34 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.54/413.34 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.54x = 413.34 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.54x = 53,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,436.60/275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.93

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