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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.82, 415.27 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.82, 415.27 and 94.17 is: 141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.82 : 415.27 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.82/415.27 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.82x = 415.27 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.82x = 39,103.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,103.43/276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.26

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