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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.56, 415.01 and 132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.56, 415.01 and 132.29 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.56 : 415.01 = 132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.56/415.01 = 132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.56x = 415.01 × 132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.56x = 54,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,898.94/276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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