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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.43, 414.57 and 103.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.43, 414.57 and 103.09 is: 154.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.43 : 414.57 = 103.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.43/414.57 = 103.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.43x = 414.57 × 103.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.43x = 42,737.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,737.57/276.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.61

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