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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 414.10 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 414.10 and 131.76 is: 197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 414.10 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/414.10 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 414.10 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 54,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,561.82/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.63

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