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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.40, 414.45 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.40, 414.45 and 122.18 is: 183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.40 : 414.45 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.40/414.45 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.40x = 414.45 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.40x = 50,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,635.43/276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.20

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