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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.39, 414.39 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.39, 414.39 and 129.99 is: 194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.39 : 414.39 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.39/414.39 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.39x = 414.39 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.39x = 53,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,866.56/276.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.89

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