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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.50, 414.78 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.50, 414.78 and 154.80 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 414.78 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/414.78 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 414.78 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 64,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,207.94/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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