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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.21, 414.16 and 93.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.21, 414.16 and 93.53 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.21 : 414.16 = 93.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.21/414.16 = 93.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.21x = 414.16 × 93.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.21x = 38,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,733.85/276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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