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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.80, 414.92 and 122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.80, 414.92 and 122.69 is: 183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.80 : 414.92 = 122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.80/414.92 = 122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.80x = 414.92 × 122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.80x = 50,903.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,903.85/276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.90

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