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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 413.67 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 413.67 and 102.50 is: 153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 413.67 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/413.67 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 413.67 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 42,402.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,402.21/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.59

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