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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.51, 414.72 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.51, 414.72 and 103.14 is: 154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.51 : 414.72 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.51/414.72 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.51x = 414.72 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.51x = 42,772.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,772.67/276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.69

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