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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.52, 414.96 and 132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.52, 414.96 and 132.40 is: 198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.52 : 414.96 = 132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.52/414.96 = 132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.52x = 414.96 × 132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.52x = 54,940.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,940.70/276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.69

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