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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.50, 414 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.50, 414 and 146.23 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 414 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/414 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 414 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 60,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,537.15/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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