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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.57, 414.63 and 146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.57, 414.63 and 146.57 is: 219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.57 : 414.63 = 146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.57/414.63 = 146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.57x = 414.63 × 146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.57x = 60,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,770.25/276.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.73

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