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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.80, 414.72 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.80, 414.72 and 195.24 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.80 : 414.72 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.80/414.72 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.80x = 414.72 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.80x = 80,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,969.93/276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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