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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.41, 414.86 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.41, 414.86 and 195.48 is: 293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.41 : 414.86 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.41/414.86 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.41x = 414.86 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.41x = 81,095.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,095.86/276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.39

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