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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.70, 415.06 and 154.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.70, 415.06 and 154.87 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.70 : 415.06 = 154.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.70/415.06 = 154.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.70x = 415.06 × 154.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.70x = 64,280.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,280.34/276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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