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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 414.44 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 414.44 and 93.68 is: 140.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 414.44 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/414.44 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 414.44 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 38,822.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,822.20/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.53

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