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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.28, 414.38 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.28, 414.38 and 93.66 is: 140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.28 : 414.38 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.28/414.38 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.28x = 414.38 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.28x = 38,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,809.51/276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.47

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