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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.83, 415.25 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.83, 415.25 and 132.65 is: 198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.83 : 415.25 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.83/415.25 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.83x = 415.25 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.83x = 55,082.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,082.91/276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.98

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