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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.27, 414.51 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.27, 414.51 and 122.08 is: 183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.27 : 414.51 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.27/414.51 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.27x = 414.51 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.27x = 50,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,603.38/276.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.17

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