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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.20, 413.58 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.20, 413.58 and 147.56 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.20 : 413.58 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.20/413.58 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.20x = 413.58 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.20x = 61,027.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,027.86/276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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