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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.02, 413.28 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.02, 413.28 and 147.50 is: 220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.02 : 413.28 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.02/413.28 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.02x = 413.28 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.02x = 60,958.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,958.80/276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.85

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