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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 414.63 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 414.63 and 148.10 is: 222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 414.63 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/414.63 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 414.63 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 61,406.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,406.70/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.28

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