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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.39, 414.57 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.39, 414.57 and 132.08 is: 198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.39 : 414.57 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.39/414.57 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.39x = 414.57 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.39x = 54,754.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,754.33/276.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.11

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