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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.55, 414.74 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.55, 414.74 and 93.84 is: 140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.55 : 414.74 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.55/414.74 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.55x = 414.74 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.55x = 38,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,919.44/276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.73

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