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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.73, 415.19 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.73, 415.19 and 146.73 is: 220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.73 : 415.19 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.73/415.19 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.73x = 415.19 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.73x = 60,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,920.83/276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.15

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