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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.57, 414.98 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.57, 414.98 and 132.25 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.57 : 414.98 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.57/414.98 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.57x = 414.98 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.57x = 54,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,881.44/276.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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