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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.23, 414.04 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.23, 414.04 and 93.56 is: 140.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.23 : 414.04 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.23/414.04 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.23x = 414.04 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.23x = 38,735.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,735.28/276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.23

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