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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.79, 415 and 155.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.79, 415 and 155.11 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.79 : 415 = 155.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.79/415 = 155.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.79x = 415 × 155.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.79x = 64,370.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,370.65/276.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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