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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.90, 413.92 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.90, 413.92 and 154.25 is: 231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.90 : 413.92 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.90/413.92 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.90x = 413.92 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.90x = 63,847.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,847.16/275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.41

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