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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.01, 413.74 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.01, 413.74 and 122.02 is: 182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.01 : 413.74 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.01/413.74 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.01x = 413.74 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.01x = 50,484.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,484.55/276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.91

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