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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.16, 413.96 and 93.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.16, 413.96 and 93.43 is: 140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.16 : 413.96 = 93.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.16/413.96 = 93.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.16x = 413.96 × 93.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.16x = 38,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,675.69/276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.05

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