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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.99, 415.52 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.99, 415.52 and 91.83 is: 137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.99 : 415.52 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.99/415.52 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.99x = 415.52 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.99x = 38,157.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,157.20/276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.76

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