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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.33, 414.56 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.33, 414.56 and 154.67 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.33 : 414.56 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.33/414.56 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.33x = 414.56 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.33x = 64,121.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,121.42/276.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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