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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.41, 414.72 and 122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.41, 414.72 and 122.26 is: 183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.41 : 414.72 = 122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.41/414.72 = 122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.41x = 414.72 × 122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.41x = 50,703.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,703.41/276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.43

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