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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.55, 414.35 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.55, 414.35 and 194.99 is: 292.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.55 : 414.35 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.55/414.35 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.55x = 414.35 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.55x = 80,794.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,794.59/276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.16

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