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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.55, 414.78 and 71.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.55, 414.78 and 71.11 is: 106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.55 : 414.78 = 71.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.55/414.78 = 71.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.55x = 414.78 × 71.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.55x = 29,495.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,495.01/276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.65

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