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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.17, 414.26 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.17, 414.26 and 93.57 is: 140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.17 : 414.26 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.17/414.26 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.17x = 414.26 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.17x = 38,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,761.84/276.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.36

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