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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.97, 414.06 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.97, 414.06 and 129.60 is: 194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.97 : 414.06 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.97/414.06 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.97x = 414.06 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.97x = 53,662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,662.18/275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.45

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