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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.05, 414.13 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.05, 414.13 and 93.44 is: 140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.05 : 414.13 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.05/414.13 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.05x = 414.13 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.05x = 38,693.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,693.77/276.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.17

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