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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.97, 415.50 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.97, 415.50 and 91.90 is: 137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.97 : 415.50 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.97/415.50 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.97x = 415.50 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.97x = 38,184.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,184.45/276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.86

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