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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.35, 414.55 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.35, 414.55 and 93.87 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.35 : 414.55 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.35/414.55 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.35x = 414.55 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.35x = 38,913.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,913.81/276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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