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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 413.33 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 413.33 and 153.86 is: 230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 413.33 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/413.33 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 413.33 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 63,594.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,594.95/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.95

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