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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.78, 415.04 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.78, 415.04 and 94.12 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.78 : 415.04 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.78/415.04 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.78x = 415.04 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.78x = 39,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,063.56/276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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