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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.58, 414.46 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.58, 414.46 and 154.88 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.58 : 414.46 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.58/414.46 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.58x = 414.46 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.58x = 64,188.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,188.72/276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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