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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.52, 414.45 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.52, 414.45 and 130.06 is: 194.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.52 : 414.45 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.52/414.45 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.52x = 414.45 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.52x = 53,903.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,903.37/276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.93

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