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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.34, 414.56 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.34, 414.56 and 102.99 is: 154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.34 : 414.56 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.34/414.56 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.34x = 414.56 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.34x = 42,695.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,695.53/276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.50

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