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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.49, 414.96 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.49, 414.96 and 146.58 is: 219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.49 : 414.96 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.49/414.96 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.49x = 414.96 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.49x = 60,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,824.84/276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.99

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