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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.35, 414.41 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.35, 414.41 and 146.26 is: 219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.35 : 414.41 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.35/414.41 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.35x = 414.41 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.35x = 60,609.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,609.53/276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.32

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