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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.36, 414.40 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.36, 414.40 and 114 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.36 : 414.40 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.36/414.40 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.36x = 414.40 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.36x = 47,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,241.60/276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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