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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.23, 414.27 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.23, 414.27 and 129.98 is: 194.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.23 : 414.27 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.23/414.27 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.23x = 414.27 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.23x = 53,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,844.74/276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.93

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