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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.40, 414.38 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.40, 414.38 and 130.24 is: 195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.40 : 414.38 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.40/414.38 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.40x = 414.38 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.40x = 53,969.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,969.69/276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.26

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