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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.33, 414.57 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.33, 414.57 and 93.84 is: 140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.33 : 414.57 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.33/414.57 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.33x = 414.57 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.33x = 38,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,903.25/276.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.79

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