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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.02, 413.96 and 93.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.02, 413.96 and 93.41 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.02 : 413.96 = 93.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.02/413.96 = 93.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.02x = 413.96 × 93.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.02x = 38,668.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,668.00/276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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