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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.36, 414.19 and 154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.36, 414.19 and 154.45 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.36 : 414.19 = 154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.36/414.19 = 154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.36x = 414.19 × 154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.36x = 63,971.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,971.65/276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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