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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.91, 415.26 and 91.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.91, 415.26 and 91.78 is: 137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.91 : 415.26 = 91.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.91/415.26 = 91.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.91x = 415.26 × 91.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.91x = 38,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,110.75/276.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.63

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