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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.09, 414.35 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.09, 414.35 and 146.07 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.09 : 414.35 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.09/414.35 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.09x = 414.35 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.09x = 60,523.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,523.37/276.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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