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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.31, 414.66 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.31, 414.66 and 132.13 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.31 : 414.66 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.31/414.66 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.31x = 414.66 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.31x = 54,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,786.95/276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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