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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.21, 413.91 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.21, 413.91 and 195.21 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.21 : 413.91 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.21/413.91 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.21x = 413.91 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.21x = 80,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,799.37/276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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