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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.78, 414.94 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.78, 414.94 and 130.46 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.78 : 414.94 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.78/414.94 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.78x = 414.94 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.78x = 54,132.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,132.04/276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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