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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.32, 414.03 and 195.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.32, 414.03 and 195.00 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.32 : 414.03 = 195.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.32/414.03 = 195.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.32x = 414.03 × 195.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.32x = 80,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,732.80/276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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