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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.44, 414.74 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.44, 414.74 and 122.49 is: 183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.44 : 414.74 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.44/414.74 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.44x = 414.74 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.44x = 50,800.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,800.89/276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.77

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