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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.41, 414.47 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.41, 414.47 and 195.41 is: 293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.41 : 414.47 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.41/414.47 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.41x = 414.47 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.41x = 80,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,988.53/276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.01

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