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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.56, 414.85 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.56, 414.85 and 91.45 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.56 : 414.85 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.56/414.85 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.56x = 414.85 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.56x = 37,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,937.58/276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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