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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.69, 415.17 and 195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.69, 415.17 and 195.15 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.69 : 415.17 = 195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.69/415.17 = 195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.69x = 415.17 × 195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.69x = 81,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,020.43/276.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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