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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.32, 414.86 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.32, 414.86 and 154.67 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.32 : 414.86 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.32/414.86 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.32x = 414.86 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.32x = 64,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,163.55/276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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