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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.19, 414.52 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.19, 414.52 and 131.94 is: 198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.19 : 414.52 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.19/414.52 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.19x = 414.52 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.19x = 54,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,691.44/276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.02

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