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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.99, 414.02 and 129.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.99, 414.02 and 129.89 is: 194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.99 : 414.02 = 129.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.99/414.02 = 129.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.99x = 414.02 × 129.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.99x = 53,774.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,774.34/275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.85

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