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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 414.29 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 414.29 and 154.42 is: 231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 414.29 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/414.29 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 414.29 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 63,975.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,975.57/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.73

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