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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.22, 414.30 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.22, 414.30 and 91.12 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.22 : 414.30 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.22/414.30 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.22x = 414.30 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.22x = 37,751.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,751.02/276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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