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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.04, 412.98 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.04, 412.98 and 195.04 is: 291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.04 : 412.98 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.04/412.98 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.04x = 412.98 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.04x = 80,547.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,547.62/276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.80

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