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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 414.54 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 414.54 and 132.12 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 414.54 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/414.54 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 414.54 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 54,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,769.02/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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