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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.27, 412.97 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.27, 412.97 and 153.54 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.27 : 412.97 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.27/412.97 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.27x = 412.97 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.27x = 63,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,406.65/275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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