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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.79, 413.51 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.79, 413.51 and 154.11 is: 231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.79 : 413.51 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.79/413.51 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.79x = 413.51 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.79x = 63,725.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,725.26/275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.06

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