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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.83, 414.91 and 122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.83, 414.91 and 122.42 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.83 : 414.91 = 122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.83/414.91 = 122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.83x = 414.91 × 122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.83x = 50,792.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,792.62/276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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