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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.01, 414.05 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.01, 414.05 and 131.63 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.01 : 414.05 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.01/414.05 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.01x = 414.05 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.01x = 54,498.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,498.67/276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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