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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.02, 413.20 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.02, 413.20 and 153.98 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.02 : 413.20 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.02/413.20 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.02x = 413.20 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.02x = 63,622.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,622.09/276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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