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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 414.90 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 414.90 and 195.48 is: 292.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 414.90 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/414.90 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 414.90 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 81,104.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,104.65/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.84

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