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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.45, 414.40 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.45, 414.40 and 132 is: 197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.45 : 414.40 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.45/414.40 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.45x = 414.40 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.45x = 54,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,700.80/276.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.87

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