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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.10, 414.18 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.10, 414.18 and 122.08 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.10 : 414.18 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.10/414.18 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.10x = 414.18 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.10x = 50,563.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,563.09/276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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