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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.31, 414.45 and 122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.31, 414.45 and 122.21 is: 183.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.31 : 414.45 = 122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.31/414.45 = 122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.31x = 414.45 × 122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.31x = 50,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,649.42/276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.31

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