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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.74, 415.27 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.74, 415.27 and 122.68 is: 184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.74 : 415.27 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.74/415.27 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.74x = 415.27 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.74x = 50,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,946.27/276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.10

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