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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.29, 414.49 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.29, 414.49 and 93.70 is: 140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.29 : 414.49 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.29/414.49 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.29x = 414.49 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.29x = 38,837.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,837.71/276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.57

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