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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.81, 415.44 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.81, 415.44 and 146.96 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.81 : 415.44 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.81/415.44 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.81x = 415.44 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.81x = 61,050.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,050.99/276.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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