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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 415 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 415 and 132.28 is: 198.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 415 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/415 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 415 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 54,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,896.20/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.24

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