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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.59, 412.98 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.59, 412.98 and 153.82 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.59 : 412.98 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.59/412.98 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.59x = 412.98 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.59x = 63,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,524.58/275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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