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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.31, 412.74 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.31, 412.74 and 153.45 is: 230.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.31 : 412.74 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.31/412.74 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.31x = 412.74 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.31x = 63,334.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,334.95/275.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.05

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