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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.21, 414.32 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.21, 414.32 and 122.05 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.21 : 414.32 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.21/414.32 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.21x = 414.32 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.21x = 50,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,567.66/276.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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