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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.54, 414.48 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.54, 414.48 and 114.09 is: 171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.54 : 414.48 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.54/414.48 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.54x = 414.48 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.54x = 47,288.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,288.02/276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.00

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