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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.89, 415.34 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.89, 415.34 and 71.46 is: 107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.89 : 415.34 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.89/415.34 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.89x = 415.34 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.89x = 29,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,680.38/276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.19

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