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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.88, 414.82 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.88, 414.82 and 130.36 is: 195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.88 : 414.82 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.88/414.82 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.88x = 414.82 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.88x = 54,075.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,075.94/276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.30

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