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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.19, 414.04 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.19, 414.04 and 178.76 is: 267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.19 : 414.04 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.19/414.04 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.19x = 414.04 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.19x = 74,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,015.49/276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.99

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