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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.25, 413.76 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.25, 413.76 and 154.24 is: 231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.25 : 413.76 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.25/413.76 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.25x = 413.76 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.25x = 63,818.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,818.34/276.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.02

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