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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.64, 415.01 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.64, 415.01 and 130.39 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.64 : 415.01 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.64/415.01 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.64x = 415.01 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.64x = 54,113.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,113.15/276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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