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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.90, 414.92 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.90, 414.92 and 246.12 is: 368.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.90 : 414.92 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.90/414.92 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.90x = 414.92 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.90x = 102,120.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,120.11/276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.80

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