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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.75, 415.40 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.75, 415.40 and 148.77 is: 223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.75 : 415.40 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.75/415.40 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.75x = 415.40 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.75x = 61,798.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,798.31/276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.30

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