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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.18, 414.30 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.18, 414.30 and 93.60 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.18 : 414.30 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.18/414.30 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.18x = 414.30 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.18x = 38,778.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,778.48/276.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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