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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.49, 414.77 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.49, 414.77 and 130.39 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.49 : 414.77 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.49/414.77 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.49x = 414.77 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.49x = 54,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,081.86/276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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