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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.35, 414.48 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.35, 414.48 and 93.77 is: 140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.35 : 414.48 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.35/414.48 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.35x = 414.48 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.35x = 38,865.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,865.79/276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.64

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