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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.41, 414.52 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.41, 414.52 and 93.76 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.41 : 414.52 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.41/414.52 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.41x = 414.52 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.41x = 38,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,864.12/276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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