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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.72, 414 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.72, 414 and 194.64 is: 291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.72 : 414 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.72/414 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.72x = 414 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.72x = 80,580.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,580.96/276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.20

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