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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.13, 414.26 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.13, 414.26 and 102.80 is: 154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.13 : 414.26 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.13/414.26 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.13x = 414.26 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.13x = 42,585.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,585.47/276.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.22

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