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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.75, 415.31 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.75, 415.31 and 132.48 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.75 : 415.31 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.75/415.31 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.75x = 415.31 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.75x = 55,019.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,019.61/276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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