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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.97, 415.41 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.97, 415.41 and 132.70 is: 199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.97 : 415.41 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.97/415.41 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.97x = 415.41 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.97x = 55,124.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,124.91/276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.03

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