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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.09, 414.20 and 178.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.09, 414.20 and 178.57 is: 267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.09 : 414.20 = 178.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.09/414.20 = 178.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.09x = 414.20 × 178.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.09x = 73,963.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,963.69/276.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.90

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