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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 415.25 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 415.25 and 195.92 is: 293.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 415.25 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/415.25 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 415.25 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 81,355.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,355.24/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.79

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