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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.89, 415.05 and 122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.89, 415.05 and 122.90 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.89 : 415.05 = 122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.89/415.05 = 122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.89x = 415.05 × 122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.89x = 51,007.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,007.57/276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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