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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.99, 415.03 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.99, 415.03 and 130.58 is: 195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.99 : 415.03 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.99/415.03 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.99x = 415.03 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.99x = 54,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,194.62/276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.66

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