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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.51, 414.87 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.51, 414.87 and 114.21 is: 171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.51 : 414.87 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.51/414.87 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.51x = 414.87 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.51x = 47,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,382.30/276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.36

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