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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.83, 415.16 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.83, 415.16 and 130.56 is: 195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.83 : 415.16 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.83/415.16 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.83x = 415.16 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.83x = 54,202.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,202.64/276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.80

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