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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.38, 414.68 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.38, 414.68 and 130.18 is: 195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.38 : 414.68 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.38/414.68 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.38x = 414.68 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.38x = 53,981.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,981.35/276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.31

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