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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.43, 414.61 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.43, 414.61 and 122.34 is: 183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.43 : 414.61 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.43/414.61 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.43x = 414.61 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.43x = 50,723.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,723.39/276.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.49

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