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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 414.36 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 414.36 and 91.16 is: 136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 414.36 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/414.36 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 414.36 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 37,770.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,770.99/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.73

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