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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.49, 414.42 and 154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.49, 414.42 and 154.81 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.49 : 414.42 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.49/414.42 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.49x = 414.42 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.49x = 64,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,156.36/276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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