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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.51, 414.76 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.51, 414.76 and 132.20 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.51 : 414.76 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.51/414.76 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.51x = 414.76 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.51x = 54,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,829.20/276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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