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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.28, 414.49 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.28, 414.49 and 122.24 is: 183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.28 : 414.49 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.28/414.49 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.28x = 414.49 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.28x = 50,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,664.57/276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.38

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