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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.68, 414.75 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.68, 414.75 and 122.61 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.68 : 414.75 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.68/414.75 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.68x = 414.75 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.68x = 50,854.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,854.51/276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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