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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 413.67 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 413.67 and 121.86 is: 182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 413.67 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/413.67 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 413.67 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 50,409.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,409.83/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.64

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