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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.61, 414.88 and 84.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.61, 414.88 and 84.23 is: 126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.61 : 414.88 = 84.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.61/414.88 = 84.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.61x = 414.88 × 84.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.61x = 34,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,945.34/276.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.33

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