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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.72, 414.61 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.72, 414.61 and 154.68 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.72 : 414.61 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.72/414.61 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.72x = 414.61 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.72x = 64,131.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,131.49/276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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