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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.10, 414.36 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.10, 414.36 and 131.92 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.10 : 414.36 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.10/414.36 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.10x = 414.36 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.10x = 54,662.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,662.89/276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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