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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.84, 413.85 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.84, 413.85 and 154.20 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.84 : 413.85 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.84/413.85 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.84x = 413.85 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.84x = 63,815.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,815.67/275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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