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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 413.12 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 413.12 and 153.64 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 413.12 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/413.12 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 413.12 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 63,471.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,471.76/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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