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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.64, 414.96 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.64, 414.96 and 103.28 is: 154.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.64 : 414.96 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.64/414.96 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.64x = 414.96 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.64x = 42,857.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,857.07/276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.92

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