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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.50, 414.48 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.50, 414.48 and 114.08 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 414.48 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/414.48 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 414.48 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 47,283.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,283.88/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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