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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.71, 415.07 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.71, 415.07 and 130.43 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.71 : 415.07 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.71/415.07 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.71x = 415.07 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.71x = 54,137.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,137.97/276.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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