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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.37, 414.27 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.37, 414.27 and 102.88 is: 154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.37 : 414.27 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.37/414.27 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.37x = 414.27 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.37x = 42,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,620.10/276.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.21

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