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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.24, 413.90 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.24, 413.90 and 129.75 is: 194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.24 : 413.90 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.24/413.90 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.24x = 413.90 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.24x = 53,702.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,702.88/276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.41

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