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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.59, 414.65 and 122.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.59, 414.65 and 122.47 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.59 : 414.65 = 122.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.59/414.65 = 122.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.59x = 414.65 × 122.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.59x = 50,781.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,781.46/276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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