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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.11, 412.81 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.11, 412.81 and 153.44 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.11 : 412.81 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.11/412.81 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.11x = 412.81 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.11x = 63,340.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,340.53/275.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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