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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.11, 414.17 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.11, 414.17 and 93.51 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.11 : 414.17 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.11/414.17 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.11x = 414.17 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.11x = 38,729.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,729.04/276.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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