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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.45, 414.28 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.45, 414.28 and 130.14 is: 195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.45 : 414.28 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.45/414.28 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.45x = 414.28 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.45x = 53,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,913.75/276.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.03

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