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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.64, 414.68 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.64, 414.68 and 122.65 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.64 : 414.68 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.64/414.68 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.64x = 414.68 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.64x = 50,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,860.50/276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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