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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.14, 414.24 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.14, 414.24 and 93.55 is: 140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.14 : 414.24 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.14/414.24 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.14x = 414.24 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.14x = 38,752.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,752.15/276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.34

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