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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.81, 414.62 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.81, 414.62 and 195.36 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.81 : 414.62 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.81/414.62 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.81x = 414.62 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.81x = 81,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,000.16/276.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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