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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.75, 413.71 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.75, 413.71 and 154.10 is: 231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.75 : 413.71 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.75/413.71 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.75x = 413.71 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.75x = 63,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,753.36/275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.20

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