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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.40, 414.61 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.40, 414.61 and 94.01 is: 141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.40 : 414.61 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.40/414.61 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.40x = 414.61 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.40x = 38,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,975.18/276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.01

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