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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.64, 414.64 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.64, 414.64 and 132.20 is: 198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.64 : 414.64 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.64/414.64 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.64x = 414.64 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.64x = 54,815.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,815.41/276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.15

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