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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.27, 414.41 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.27, 414.41 and 131.91 is: 197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.27 : 414.41 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.27/414.41 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.27x = 414.41 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.27x = 54,664.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,664.16/276.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.87

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