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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.33, 413.96 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.33, 413.96 and 132.15 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.33 : 413.96 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.33/413.96 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.33x = 413.96 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.33x = 54,704.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,704.15/276.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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