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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.88, 413.10 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.88, 413.10 and 153.98 is: 230.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 413.10 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/413.10 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 413.10 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 63,609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,609.14/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.57

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