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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 414.58 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 414.58 and 122.15 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 414.58 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/414.58 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 414.58 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 50,639.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,639.16/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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