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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.88, 415.36 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.88, 415.36 and 94.32 is: 141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.88 : 415.36 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.88/415.36 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.88x = 415.36 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.88x = 39,176.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,176.76/276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.49

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