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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.94, 413.94 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.94, 413.94 and 154.38 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.94 : 413.94 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.94/413.94 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.94x = 413.94 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.94x = 63,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,904.06/275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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