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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.84, 413.68 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.84, 413.68 and 154.08 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.84 : 413.68 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.84/413.68 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.84x = 413.68 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.84x = 63,739.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,739.81/275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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