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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.37, 412.70 and 153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.37, 412.70 and 153.74 is: 230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.37 : 412.70 = 153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.37/412.70 = 153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.37x = 412.70 × 153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.37x = 63,445.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,445.67/275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.40

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