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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 414.60 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 414.60 and 154.40 is: 231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 414.60 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/414.60 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 414.60 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 64,014.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,014.24/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.72

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