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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.49, 414.72 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.49, 414.72 and 84.12 is: 126.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.49 : 414.72 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.49/414.72 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.49x = 414.72 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.49x = 34,886.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,886.25/276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.18

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