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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.65, 413.55 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.65, 413.55 and 154 is: 231.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.65 : 413.55 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.65/413.55 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.65x = 413.55 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.65x = 63,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,686.70/275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.04

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