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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.80, 414.92 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.80, 414.92 and 155.04 is: 232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.80 : 414.92 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.80/414.92 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.80x = 414.92 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.80x = 64,329.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,329.20/276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.40

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