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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.81, 414.75 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.81, 414.75 and 195.50 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.81 : 414.75 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.81/414.75 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.81x = 414.75 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.81x = 81,085.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,085.40/276.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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