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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 414.06 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 414.06 and 105 is: 157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 414.06 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/414.06 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 414.06 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 43,476.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,476.30/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.52

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