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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.28, 414.42 and 102.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.28, 414.42 and 102.95 is: 154.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.28 : 414.42 = 102.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.28/414.42 = 102.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.28x = 414.42 × 102.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.28x = 42,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,664.50/276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.42

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