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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.53, 414.86 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.53, 414.86 and 93.94 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.53 : 414.86 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.53/414.86 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.53x = 414.86 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.53x = 38,971.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,971.95/276.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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