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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.46, 414.38 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.46, 414.38 and 131.88 is: 197.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.46 : 414.38 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.46/414.38 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.46x = 414.38 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.46x = 54,648.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,648.43/276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.67

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