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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 414.90 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 414.90 and 132.30 is: 198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 414.90 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/414.90 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 414.90 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 54,891.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,891.27/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.41

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