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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 414.23 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 414.23 and 131.84 is: 197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 414.23 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/414.23 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 414.23 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 54,610.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,610.91/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.78

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