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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.89, 415.41 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.89, 415.41 and 195.89 is: 293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.89 : 415.41 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.89/415.41 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.89x = 415.41 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.89x = 81,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,374.66/276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.89

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