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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.63, 414.94 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.63, 414.94 and 84.25 is: 126.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.63 : 414.94 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.63/414.94 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.63x = 414.94 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.63x = 34,958.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,958.70/276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.38

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