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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.14, 414.15 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.14, 414.15 and 102.76 is: 154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.14 : 414.15 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.14/414.15 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.14x = 414.15 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.14x = 42,558.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,558.96/276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.12

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