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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.76, 414.42 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.76, 414.42 and 154.54 is: 231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.76 : 414.42 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.76/414.42 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.76x = 414.42 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.76x = 64,044.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,044.47/276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.41

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