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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.38, 414.72 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.38, 414.72 and 151.31 is: 227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.38 : 414.72 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.38/414.72 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.38x = 414.72 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.38x = 62,749.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,749.21/276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.04

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