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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.88, 413.30 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.88, 413.30 and 154.23 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 413.30 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/413.30 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 413.30 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 63,742.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,742.49/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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