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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.25, 414.36 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.25, 414.36 and 153.09 is: 229.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.25 : 414.36 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.25/414.36 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.25x = 414.36 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.25x = 63,434.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,434.37/276.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.63

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