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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.51, 414.77 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.51, 414.77 and 122.40 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.51 : 414.77 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.51/414.77 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.51x = 414.77 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.51x = 50,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,767.85/276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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