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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.34, 414.49 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.34, 414.49 and 93.74 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.34 : 414.49 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.34/414.49 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.34x = 414.49 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.34x = 38,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,852.79/276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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