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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.38, 414.67 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.38, 414.67 and 132.06 is: 198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.38 : 414.67 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.38/414.67 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.38x = 414.67 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.38x = 54,761.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,761.32/276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.14

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