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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.03, 414.50 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.03, 414.50 and 154.53 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.03 : 414.50 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.03/414.50 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.03x = 414.50 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.03x = 64,051.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,051.91/276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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