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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.97, 415.31 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.97, 415.31 and 122.72 is: 184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.97 : 415.31 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.97/415.31 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.97x = 415.31 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.97x = 50,964.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,964.15/276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.01

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