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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.42, 413.14 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.42, 413.14 and 153.62 is: 230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.42 : 413.14 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.42/413.14 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.42x = 413.14 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.42x = 63,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,466.57/275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.44

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