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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.76, 415.16 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.76, 415.16 and 122.56 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.76 : 415.16 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.76/415.16 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.76x = 415.16 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.76x = 50,882.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,882.01/276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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