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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 413.50 and 154.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 413.50 and 154.03 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 413.50 = 154.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/413.50 = 154.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 413.50 × 154.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 63,690.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,690.63/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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