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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 415.08 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 415.08 and 195.44 is: 293.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 415.08 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/415.08 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 415.08 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 81,121.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,121.16/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.22

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