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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.51, 414.69 and 81.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.51, 414.69 and 81.51 is: 122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.51 : 414.69 = 81.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.51/414.69 = 81.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.51x = 414.69 × 81.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.51x = 33,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,801.38/276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.24

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