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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 415.43 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 415.43 and 94.48 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 415.43 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/415.43 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 415.43 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 39,249.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,249.83/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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