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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 414.47 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 414.47 and 154.61 is: 231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 414.47 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/414.47 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 414.47 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 64,078.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,078.36/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.95

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