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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.14, 414.39 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.14, 414.39 and 102.79 is: 154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.14 : 414.39 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.14/414.39 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.14x = 414.39 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.14x = 42,595.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,595.15/276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.25

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