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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.80, 413.46 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.80, 413.46 and 154.04 is: 230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.80 : 413.46 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.80/413.46 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.80x = 413.46 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.80x = 63,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,689.38/275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.93

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