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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.53, 414.85 and 93.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.53, 414.85 and 93.98 is: 140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.53 : 414.85 = 93.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.53/414.85 = 93.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.53x = 414.85 × 93.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.53x = 38,987.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,987.60/276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.99

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