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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.84, 415.44 and 155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.84, 415.44 and 155.19 is: 232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.84 : 415.44 = 155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.84/415.44 = 155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.84x = 415.44 × 155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.84x = 64,472.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,472.13/276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.89

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