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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.13, 414.27 and 102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.13, 414.27 and 102.85 is: 154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.13 : 414.27 = 102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.13/414.27 = 102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.13x = 414.27 × 102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.13x = 42,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,607.67/276.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.30

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