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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 414.89 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 414.89 and 91.52 is: 137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 414.89 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/414.89 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 414.89 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 37,968.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,968.20/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.24

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