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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.19, 414.42 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.19, 414.42 and 131.88 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.19 : 414.42 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.19/414.42 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.19x = 414.42 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.19x = 54,653.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,653.71/276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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