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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.93, 415.44 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.93, 415.44 and 94.29 is: 141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.93 : 415.44 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.93/415.44 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.93x = 415.44 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.93x = 39,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,171.84/276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.45

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