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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.58, 415.14 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.58, 415.14 and 155.08 is: 232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.58 : 415.14 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.58/415.14 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.58x = 415.14 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.58x = 64,379.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,379.91/276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.77

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