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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.91, 415.21 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.91, 415.21 and 122.65 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.91 : 415.21 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.91/415.21 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.91x = 415.21 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.91x = 50,925.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,925.51/276.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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