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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.39, 414.65 and 84.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.39, 414.65 and 84.03 is: 126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.39 : 414.65 = 84.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.39/414.65 = 84.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.39x = 414.65 × 84.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.39x = 34,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,842.62/276.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.06

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