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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.78, 415.30 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.78, 415.30 and 122.68 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.78 : 415.30 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.78/415.30 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.78x = 415.30 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.78x = 50,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,949.00/276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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