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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.38, 414.19 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.38, 414.19 and 131.84 is: 197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.38 : 414.19 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.38/414.19 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.38x = 414.19 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.38x = 54,606.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,606.81/276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.58

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