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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 414.25 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 414.25 and 122.12 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 414.25 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/414.25 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 414.25 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 50,588.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,588.21/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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