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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 411.95 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 411.95 and 153.11 is: 229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 411.95 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/411.95 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 411.95 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 63,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,075.08/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.18

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