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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.14, 411.85 and 153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.14, 411.85 and 153.10 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.14 : 411.85 = 153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.14/411.85 = 153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.14x = 411.85 × 153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.14x = 63,054.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,054.24/275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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