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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.67, 414.11 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.67, 414.11 and 146.49 is: 219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.67 : 414.11 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.67/414.11 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.67x = 414.11 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.67x = 60,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,662.97/276.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.26

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