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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.76, 412.92 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.76, 412.92 and 153.54 is: 229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.76 : 412.92 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.76/412.92 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.76x = 412.92 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.76x = 63,399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,399.74/275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.91

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