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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.40, 414.78 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.40, 414.78 and 146.49 is: 219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.40 : 414.78 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.40/414.78 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.40x = 414.78 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.40x = 60,761.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,761.12/276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.83

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