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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.83, 413.61 and 154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.83, 413.61 and 154.06 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.83 : 413.61 = 154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.83/413.61 = 154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.83x = 413.61 × 154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.83x = 63,719.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,719.14/275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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