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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.16, 414.21 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.16, 414.21 and 93.55 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.16 : 414.21 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.16/414.21 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.16x = 414.21 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.16x = 38,747.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,747.27/276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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