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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.20, 414.22 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.20, 414.22 and 122.05 is: 183.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.20 : 414.22 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.20/414.22 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.20x = 414.22 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.20x = 50,555.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,555.55/276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.04

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