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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.53, 414.84 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.53, 414.84 and 122.45 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.53 : 414.84 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.53/414.84 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.53x = 414.84 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.53x = 50,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,797.16/276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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