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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.23, 414.17 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.23, 414.17 and 93.61 is: 140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.23 : 414.17 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.23/414.17 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.23x = 414.17 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.23x = 38,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,770.45/276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.36

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