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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.31, 414.62 and 102.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.31, 414.62 and 102.97 is: 154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.31 : 414.62 = 102.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.31/414.62 = 102.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.31x = 414.62 × 102.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.31x = 42,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,693.81/276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.51

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