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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.71, 414.52 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.71, 414.52 and 154.60 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.71 : 414.52 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.71/414.52 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.71x = 414.52 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.71x = 64,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,083.37/276.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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