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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.14, 413.93 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.14, 413.93 and 122.15 is: 183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.14 : 413.93 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.14/413.93 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.14x = 413.93 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.14x = 50,561.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,561.55/276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.10

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