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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.48, 414.82 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.48, 414.82 and 146.48 is: 219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.48 : 414.82 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.48/414.82 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.48x = 414.82 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.48x = 60,763.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,763.50/276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.78

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