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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.89, 414.77 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.89, 414.77 and 155.22 is: 232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.89 : 414.77 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.89/414.77 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.89x = 414.77 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.89x = 64,379.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,379.82/276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.51

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