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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.15, 414.09 and 129.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.15, 414.09 and 129.85 is: 194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.15 : 414.09 = 129.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.15/414.09 = 129.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.15x = 414.09 × 129.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.15x = 53,770.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,770.52/276.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.71

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