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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.30, 414.33 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.30, 414.33 and 93.65 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.30 : 414.33 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.30/414.33 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.30x = 414.33 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.30x = 38,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,800.50/276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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