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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.38, 414.64 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.38, 414.64 and 154.72 is: 232.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.38 : 414.64 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.38/414.64 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.38x = 414.64 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.38x = 64,153.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,153.10/276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.12

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