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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 412.42 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 412.42 and 153.58 is: 229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 412.42 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/412.42 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 412.42 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 63,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,339.08/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.92

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