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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.30, 414.51 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.30, 414.51 and 195.30 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.30 : 414.51 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.30/414.51 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.30x = 414.51 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.30x = 80,953.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,953.80/276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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