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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.62, 414.38 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.62, 414.38 and 130.17 is: 195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.62 : 414.38 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.62/414.38 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.62x = 414.38 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.62x = 53,939.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,939.19/276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.00

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