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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 414.46 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 414.46 and 93.64 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 414.46 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/414.46 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 414.46 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 38,810.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,810.03/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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