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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.88, 415.52 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.88, 415.52 and 132.64 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.88 : 415.52 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.88/415.52 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.88x = 415.52 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.88x = 55,114.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,114.57/276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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