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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.62, 415.02 and 84.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.62, 415.02 and 84.26 is: 126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.62 : 415.02 = 84.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.62/415.02 = 84.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.62x = 415.02 × 84.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.62x = 34,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,969.59/276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.42

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