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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.23, 413.98 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.23, 413.98 and 154.26 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.23 : 413.98 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.23/413.98 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.23x = 413.98 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.23x = 63,860.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,860.17/276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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