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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.77, 415.16 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.77, 415.16 and 132.41 is: 198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.77 : 415.16 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.77/415.16 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.77x = 415.16 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.77x = 54,970.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,970.67/276.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.62

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