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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.29, 414.43 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.29, 414.43 and 93.59 is: 140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.29 : 414.43 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.29/414.43 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.29x = 414.43 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.29x = 38,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,786.50/276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.38

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