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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.52, 414.72 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.52, 414.72 and 93.92 is: 140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.52 : 414.72 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.52/414.72 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.52x = 414.72 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.52x = 38,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,950.50/276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.86

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