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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.87, 415.25 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.87, 415.25 and 130.61 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.87 : 415.25 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.87/415.25 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.87x = 415.25 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.87x = 54,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,233.07/276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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