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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.38, 414.34 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.38, 414.34 and 154.68 is: 231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.38 : 414.34 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.38/414.34 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.38x = 414.34 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.38x = 64,090.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,090.11/276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.89

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