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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.06, 412.74 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.06, 412.74 and 153.39 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.06 : 412.74 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.06/412.74 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.06x = 412.74 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.06x = 63,310.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,310.19/275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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