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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.65, 415.03 and 154.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.65, 415.03 and 154.99 is: 232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.65 : 415.03 = 154.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.65/415.03 = 154.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.65x = 415.03 × 154.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.65x = 64,323.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,323.42/276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.51

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