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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.55, 414.54 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.55, 414.54 and 93.80 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.55 : 414.54 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.55/414.54 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.55x = 414.54 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.55x = 38,881.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,881.78/276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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