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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.63, 412.92 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.63, 412.92 and 153.98 is: 230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.63 : 412.92 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.63/412.92 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.63x = 412.92 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.63x = 63,581.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,581.42/275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.68

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