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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.54, 414.62 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.54, 414.62 and 130.30 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.54 : 414.62 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.54/414.62 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.54x = 414.62 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.54x = 54,024.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,024.99/276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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