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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.95, 415.58 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.95, 415.58 and 98.96 is: 148.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.95 : 415.58 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.95/415.58 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.95x = 415.58 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.95x = 41,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,123.22/276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.48

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