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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.16, 414.60 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.16, 414.60 and 148 is: 222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.16 : 414.60 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.16/414.60 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.16x = 414.60 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.16x = 61,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,360.80/276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.19

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