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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.15, 412.80 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.15, 412.80 and 153.50 is: 230.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.15 : 412.80 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.15/412.80 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.15x = 412.80 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.15x = 63,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,361.97/275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.29

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