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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.58, 415.15 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.58, 415.15 and 132.42 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.58 : 415.15 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.58/415.15 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.58x = 415.15 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.58x = 54,974.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,974.16/276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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