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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 413.89 and 129.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 413.89 and 129.91 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 413.89 = 129.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/413.89 = 129.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 413.89 × 129.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 53,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,768.45/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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