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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.72, 414.76 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.72, 414.76 and 132.24 is: 198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.72 : 414.76 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.72/414.76 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.72x = 414.76 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.72x = 54,847.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,847.86/276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.21

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