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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.64, 415.02 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.64, 415.02 and 146.68 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.64 : 415.02 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.64/415.02 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.64x = 415.02 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.64x = 60,875.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,875.13/276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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