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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.34, 414.57 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.34, 414.57 and 114.07 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.34 : 414.57 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.34/414.57 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.34x = 414.57 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.34x = 47,290.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,290.00/276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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