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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.14, 414.19 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.14, 414.19 and 155.16 is: 232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.14 : 414.19 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.14/414.19 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.14x = 414.19 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.14x = 64,265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,265.72/276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.73

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