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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.32, 414.40 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.32, 414.40 and 137.43 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.32 : 414.40 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.32/414.40 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.32x = 414.40 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.32x = 56,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,950.30/276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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