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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.31, 414.52 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.31, 414.52 and 130.01 is: 195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.31 : 414.52 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.31/414.52 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.31x = 414.52 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.31x = 53,889.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,889.35/276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.03

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