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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.62, 414.62 and 154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.62, 414.62 and 154.66 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.62 : 414.62 = 154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.62/414.62 = 154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.62x = 414.62 × 154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.62x = 64,124.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,124.68/276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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