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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.90, 413.82 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.90, 413.82 and 153.77 is: 230.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.90 : 413.82 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.90/413.82 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.90x = 413.82 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.90x = 63,631.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,631.03/275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.63

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