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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.76, 415.38 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.76, 415.38 and 148.60 is: 223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.76 : 415.38 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.76/415.38 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.76x = 415.38 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.76x = 61,725.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,725.47/276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.03

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