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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.86, 414.48 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.86, 414.48 and 154.96 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.86 : 414.48 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.86/414.48 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.86x = 414.48 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.86x = 64,227.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,227.82/276.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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