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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.47, 414.23 and 195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.47, 414.23 and 195.14 is: 292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.47 : 414.23 = 195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.47/414.23 = 195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.47x = 414.23 × 195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.47x = 80,832.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,832.84/276.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.37

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