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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.25, 414.38 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.25, 414.38 and 124.25 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.25 : 414.38 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.25/414.38 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.25x = 414.38 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.25x = 51,486.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,486.09/276.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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