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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.70, 414.93 and 84.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.70, 414.93 and 84.28 is: 126.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.70 : 414.93 = 84.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.70/414.93 = 84.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.70x = 414.93 × 84.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.70x = 34,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,970.30/276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.38

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