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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.35, 414.52 and 93.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.35, 414.52 and 93.73 is: 140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.35 : 414.52 = 93.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.35/414.52 = 93.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.35x = 414.52 × 93.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.35x = 38,852.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,852.96/276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.59

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