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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.80, 414.95 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.80, 414.95 and 146.72 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.80 : 414.95 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.80/414.95 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.80x = 414.95 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.80x = 60,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,878.66/276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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