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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.79, 415.39 and 146.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.79, 415.39 and 146.83 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.79 : 415.39 = 146.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.79/415.39 = 146.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.79x = 415.39 × 146.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.79x = 60,991.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,991.71/276.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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