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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 415.39 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 415.39 and 94.34 is: 141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 415.39 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/415.39 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 415.39 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 39,185.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,185.58/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.50

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