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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.78, 415.26 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.78, 415.26 and 122.62 is: 183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.78 : 415.26 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.78/415.26 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.78x = 415.26 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.78x = 50,919.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,919.18/276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.97

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