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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.28, 414.45 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.28, 414.45 and 93.62 is: 140.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.28 : 414.45 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.28/414.45 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.28x = 414.45 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.28x = 38,801.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,801.85/276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.45

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