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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.85, 415.48 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.85, 415.48 and 132.67 is: 199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.85 : 415.48 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.85/415.48 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.85x = 415.48 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.85x = 55,122.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,122.17/276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.10

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