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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.49, 413.90 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.49, 413.90 and 154.38 is: 231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.49 : 413.90 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.49/413.90 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.49x = 413.90 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.49x = 63,897.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,897.88/276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.10

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