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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.14, 414.26 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.14, 414.26 and 93.56 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.14 : 414.26 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.14/414.26 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.14x = 414.26 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.14x = 38,755.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,755.63/276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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