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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.56, 414.62 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.56, 414.62 and 122.41 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.56 : 414.62 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.56/414.62 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.56x = 414.62 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.56x = 50,754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,754.00/276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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