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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.42, 414.93 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.42, 414.93 and 146.58 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.42 : 414.93 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.42/414.93 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.42x = 414.93 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.42x = 60,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,820.44/276.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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