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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.85, 415.26 and 94.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.85, 415.26 and 94.27 is: 141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.85 : 415.26 = 94.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.85/415.26 = 94.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.85x = 415.26 × 94.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.85x = 39,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,146.56/276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.40

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