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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.20, 414.09 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.20, 414.09 and 132.02 is: 197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.20 : 414.09 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.20/414.09 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.20x = 414.09 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.20x = 54,666.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,666.09/276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.93

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