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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.29, 414.42 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.29, 414.42 and 122.23 is: 183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.29 : 414.42 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.29/414.42 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.29x = 414.42 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.29x = 50,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,653.52/276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.33

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