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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.33, 414.52 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.33, 414.52 and 100.68 is: 151.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.33 : 414.52 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.33/414.52 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.33x = 414.52 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.33x = 41,731.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,731.96/276.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.02

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