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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.33, 414.64 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.33, 414.64 and 132.05 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.33 : 414.64 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.33/414.64 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.33x = 414.64 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.33x = 54,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,752.45/276.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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