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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.51, 414.99 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.51, 414.99 and 146.66 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.51 : 414.99 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.51/414.99 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.51x = 414.99 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.51x = 60,860.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,860.36/276.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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